George IV Irish Rosewood Dining Table
Stock No: 11748
£11,500.00
In-stock
Country: Irish
Date: Circa 1826 - 1831
Medium: Rosewood, Yew Wood, Tulipwood
Dimensions
Height: 73.00cm (28.74 inches)
Diameter: 153.00cm (60.24 inches)
Main description
This early 19th-century George IV Regency circular centre table was crafted in Ireland, circa 1826–1831.
Measuring 5ft in diameter, the table seats eight and is constructed with book-matched rosewood veneers. The top retains an aged patina and a mellow, golden rosewood colour, featuring inner tulipwood crossbanding and a wider outer crossbanding of yew wood with rosewood bandings. The shallow frieze is constructed with vertical rosewood cut veneers and a repeating crossbanded yew wood banding.
The tilt-top mechanism is mounted on the original saddle and retains the original gilt brass fixing bolts. The detachable top is supported by a tapered and turned central rosewood column. The column base features crisp carving in the solid with stiff acanthus leaf decoration above a carved ‘Egg & Dart’ collar. The table rests on a figured rosewood platform base, raised on large bun feet that retain the original gilt brass concealed castors.
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What Is Rosewood?
Rosewood is a richly coloured tropical hardwood prized for its deep brown tones, darker figuring and natural lustre. During the Regency and Victorian periods, it became one of the most desirable cabinet making timbers, widely used for high quality furniture, writing tables, musical instruments and decorative veneers.
For further information, see our Woods encyclopaedia on Rosewood.
What Is Tulipwood?
Tulipwood is a highly decorative exotic hardwood recognised for its pinkish colouring and fine striped grain. It was widely used during the Georgian and Regency periods for cross banding, stringing, marquetry and decorative veneers, often providing contrast against mahogany, satinwood and kingwood.
For further information, see our Woods encyclopaedia on Tulipwood.
What Is Yew Wood?
Yew is a distinctive British timber recognised for its warm orange brown colouring and dramatic figuring. It has been used in furniture making for centuries, particularly on country furniture, decorative veneers and occasional pieces where its unique grain provides strong visual character.
For further information, see our Woods encyclopaedia on Yew wood.
What Is the George IV Period?
The George IV period (1820–1830) marked the height of the British Regency style, combining classical elegance with increasing richness in materials and decoration. Influenced by architects and designers such as John Nash and Thomas Hope, furniture from the period is recognised for its bold proportions, finely figured mahogany and rosewood veneers, brass inlay, carved ornament and refined neoclassical design.
For further information, see our Antique Furniture Periods encyclopaedia on the Georgian Period.
Why Buy From Freshfords Antiques?
Established in 1987, Freshfords Antiques has spent nearly four decades sourcing and curating the finest examples of English antique furniture. Our reputation is built upon a deep-rooted specialism in the Georgian and Regency periods, where we focus on selecting pieces that retain their genuine age, original patination, and unimpeachable authenticity. We believe that an antique should not only be a significant historical object but also a functional and beautiful addition to a contemporary home.
As proud members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA), we operate under a rigorously enforced code of conduct that prioritises professional integrity and expertise. Membership of BADA is only granted after a thorough election procedure and is subject to annual review, ensuring that our clients can purchase with complete confidence. When you acquire a piece from Freshfords, you are benefiting from a wealth of experience, a dedication to craftsmanship, and a commitment to preserving the heritage of the finest English cabinet making.
